Christopher Smith
NPI 1629650056 · Internal Medicine Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Smith is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1629650056).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629650056
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52165 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
404 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 88 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 45 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 36 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $118 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 29 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 29 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 22 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 20 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 18 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-26
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Smith's NPI number?
- Christopher Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629650056, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Smith's specialty?
- Christopher Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Smith located?
- Christopher Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 9000 Bailey Cove Rd Se, Huntsville, AL 35802-4002.
- What is Christopher Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Smith is (256) 428-4900.
- Does Christopher Smith accept Medicare?
- Christopher Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Smith's NPI (1629650056) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.